Author: Erika Solomon
History Haunts Ukraine’s Undiplomatic Voice in Berlin
Debate over a Ukrainian nationalist leader’s role in the Holocaust has exposed how views of the past shape European allies’ relationships with Kyiv.
Ukraine Fires Its Ambassador to Germany After Controversial Remarks
Andriy Melnyk, an outspoken advocate for weapons for Ukraine, denied the role of a Ukrainian nationalist leader in the Holocaust, stoking outrage in Germany.
Behind Russia’s ‘Pause’ in Ukraine, Signs of a Troubled Effort to Regroup
The weapons and personnel Russia may be turning to, analysts say, suggest that Moscow’s next assault may not be as fierce as it promised.
Ukrainian Officials Move to Rechristen Landmarks With Russian Names
Across the country, officials are evaluating and rechristening roads, parks and other sites bearing Russian names.
For Russian-Speaking Ukrainians, Language Clubs Offer Way to Defy Invaders
Many Ukraine citizens speak Russian as their first language. Volunteer organizations are helping them improve their Ukrainian and abandon “the occupiers’ language.”
Ukraine’s Eurovision winners don’t regret flouting the rules with a plea for Mariupol.
The winning band’s lead singer said he still feared for the fighters who had been holed up beneath the Azovstal steel plant.
They Survived the Holocaust. Now, They Are Fleeing to Germany.
A complex operation is underway to evacuate Holocaust survivors from Ukraine. For rescuers and evacuees alike, it means confronting the past.